Ham Stir Fry with Couscous

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups water
• 1 cup couscous
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 0.25 cups cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 0.13 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic , minced
• 1 package mixed broccoli and cauliflower florets , 16 ounce
• 1 carrot , sliced
• 0.25 pounds cooked ham , cut into strips
• 1 can sliced water chestnuts , 8 ounce
• 0.5 cups sliced almonds

Instructions

1. 1

   To Make Couscous: In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, until fluffy. Cover and set aside.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, combine broth, cornstarch, soy sauce, brown sugar and ginger. Mix together and set aside.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a large skillet or wok. Add garlic, broccoli, cauliflower and carrot; stir-fry for 7 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender (add water as needed if pan gets too dry).

4. 4

   Stir broth mixture and pour over vegetable mixture in skillet, then stir in ham and water chestnuts. Cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in almonds. Serve stir fry over hot couscous.